Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu
Happening in 702 Land
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Happening in the Arts Celestial Bodies: Translating the universe into movemen
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr Luca Pontiggia, physicist, data scientist and co-founder of Universe on Stage, about Celestial Bodies, the interdisciplinary production with Joburg Ballet at the UJ Arts Centre that explores the connection between the cosmos, science and movement through dance, music and…
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Happening in 702 Land: Where dance meets data: The making of CODE/DNA
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Otto Andile Nhlapo, Vuyani Dance Theatre’s Assistant Artistic Director and Choreographer, about CODE/DNA, a new interdisciplinary dance production exploring memory, identity and the body as an archive through movement, music and multimedia. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for …
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Happening in 702 Land: Man With No Surname: Identity, memory & moral courage on stage
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with James Ngcobo, Artistic Director at Joburg Theatre about the highly anticipated two-man show Man with No Surname and how the production, featuring award-winning actors Bonko Khoza and Pakamisa Zwedala, explores themes of identity, memory, and exile. Gugs Mhlungu gets you r…
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Happening in 702 Land: The Rand Show 2026: What to expect
Gugs Mhlungu chats with Zama Mashikane, Marketing Manager for the Rand Show about the annual event’s festivities, what first-time and returning visitors can expect, and how the show offers experiences for all ages. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 70…
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Happening in 702 Land: Shrek The Musical Jr hits the stage again
Gugs Mhlungu chats with Jill Girard, Director and co-owner of Peoples Theatre at Peoples Theatre, about the return of Shrek The Musical at the theatre, what makes this production unique, what returning audiences can look forward to, and why it’s perfect for the little ones. Gugs Mhlungu gets you r…
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Happening in 702 Land: A night of soul and spirit with Maleh
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Maleh, Award-winning Afro-soul singer, about her highly anticipated album launch at the Market Theatre, what audiences can expect from the intimate evening, and how the new album reflects her journey back to self. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday …
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Happening in 702 Land: Genesis on stage: The new dance Opera from Gregory Maqoma
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Gregory Maqoma, internationally acclaimed South African choreographer, dancer, and founder of Vuyani Dance Theatre, about his latest work, Genesis, a groundbreaking dance opera that fuses dance, music, and poetry at Joburg Theatre and what audiences can anticipate from it.…
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Happening in 702 Land: Isjimbo Sethu: Exploring youth and gender in SA
Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Zinhle Zimba, Writer and Director about how her all-female theatre production explores masculinity, youth vulnerability, and social pressures, and what audiences can expect at The Market Theatre Laboratory. Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday…
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Happening in 702 Land: Queertopia Festival returns: Bigger, bolder, and more global
Gugs Mhlungu chats with Kefiloe Siwisa, Cultural worker & co-founder of Queertopia.za about the music festival, a vibrant cultural space for queer expression, dialogue, and creativity. They discuss the performances featured in this edition and what audiences can look forward to experiencing. Gugs …
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Happening in 702 Land: Fashion The Image: Celebrating the evolution of fashion photography
Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Roger Ballen, Founder of the Roger Ballen Centre for Photography, and Koto Bolofo, globally acclaimed fashion, advertising, and art photographer, about the current fashion exhibition at the centre. They discuss its significance for the centre, the impact on local and global…
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